Singapore legislation

Section 62

of Mental Disorders and Treatment Act

Section 62

Rules

(1)

The Minister may make rules for the better carrying out of the provisions of this Act.

(2)

Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), such rules may prescribe —

(a)

the conditions and circumstances under which mechanical means of restraint or seclusion may be applied to patients; and

(b)

the books and records to be kept in mental hospitals.

(3)

The Minister may in making any rules prescribe a fine not exceeding $500 with which the contravention thereof shall be punishable.

(4)

Any person who contravenes or fails to comply with such rules shall, where no other penalty is provided by such rules, be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $200.

(5)

Such rules shall be published in the Gazette.

(6)

All such rules shall be presented to Parliament and shall not come into force until approved by a resolution of Parliament.

(7)

In approving any such rules, Parliament may make such alterations therein as it may think fit. [63

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